It’s Your Park, Help Make it Happen!
Petaluma River Park is open daily for all to enjoy while we work to transform this rare space into a vibrant and healthy riverfront park. With support from the California State Coastal Conservancy, Petaluma River Park is being designed from the ground up with deep and meaningful engagement from surrounding communities.
A work in progress
Stay tuned!
This summer, we shared two alternative concept plans for the park, lovingly called Bert and Ernie. Hundreds of folks reviewed the plans and gave us feedback–thank you!
Now, our awesome design team, CMG Landscape Architecture, and the River Park leadership are applying all of the feedback we've heard to a final park plan. Stay tuned for its debut in early 2025!
Read more about the planning process! The last few years were spent surveying the land and the community while we worked with experts to identify the possibilities for Petaluma River Park. After years of gathering community input, we took those findings and created the Spirit of the Park report–a booklet of information with a site analysis, that reviews our community engagement efforts.
How we got here
Spirit of the Park
The Spirit of the Park booklet is a summary of our years of community engagement and site analysis. At the center of this book are 12 guiding principles that create the Spirit of the Park. These standards will be our roadmap moving forward with the park development and design.
We’ve assembled an expert team to conduct the community outreach, planning, and design of the River Park’s master plan. We are honored to be working with equity-driven, community engagement experts Kimzin Creative, park-design masters, CMG Landscape Architects, and environmental scientists and designers Prunuske Chatham Inc. on this exciting project!
Click here to read more about our “Dream Team!”
Read and download the Spirit of the Park in Spanish.
Read and download the Spirit of the Park in English.
In-depth Research and Analysis
Read more about the studies that shaped our work.
Together with the community, the Petaluma River Park Foundation is engaged in an inclusive and equitable planning process to achieve the many potential public and ecological benefits of this land.
Dream It
Phase 1: Sept. 2023 - Dec. 2024
We invite everyone to envision the future of the River Park while we assess the site’s condition and constraints and determine opportunities to revitalize the natural environment. Our park design team will then produce draft planning concepts for public review and community members will choose their preferred concept.
Build It
Phase 2: Jan. 2025 - Dec. 2027
With a final Concept Plan in hand, we will begin formal design, construction, and habitat restoration. We’ll estimate project costs, determine the types of materials to be used, select a general contractor, and launch a campaign to raise the funds needed.
Love It!
Phase 3: Jan. 2028 - June 2028
As the construction nears completion, we’ll celebrate with special events, then hold a public ribbon cutting to mark our achievements. Programs, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to support the park will continue into the future.